Open AccessInterpretation of Lumbar Puncture Opening Pressure Measurements in Children
Author(s) -
R. A. Avery
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of neuro-ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.586
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1536-5166
pISSN - 1070-8022
DOI - 10.1097/wno.0000000000000154
Subject(s) - lumbar puncture , sedation , medicine , intracranial pressure , body position , cerebrospinal fluid , abnormality , position (finance) , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychiatry , finance , economics
Understanding the reference range of cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure (CSFOP) in children is essential to the diagnosis of elevated intracranial pressure. Recent studies have highlighted several clinical elements that need to be considered when interpreting CSFOP measures.